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Reported storage size does not match the actual storage size

  • May 27, 2025
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Hey Team,

While my local Box storage occupies <40GB, Box online reports >51GB with same number of files.  Can you please help me understand or fix this issue?

P.S.: I am posting this issue for a second time because, after clicking Submit, I neither got an acknowledgement that my post was received nor was able to find my post on the support forum.  Something to be consider.

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  • May 27, 2025

Hey Emily,

Thanks for the response.  I checked everything you mentioned and it does not address my situation.  I suspect it is a Box server-side issue.


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  • May 27, 2025

Hey Rona,

Thanks for chiming in!

In my case, there has been no change to folder structures over the last few weeks; this is true across all of the synced machines.  Also, I seldom use the "Trash" folder.  Furthermore, I see that other users are experiencing similar issues.  I am wondering if this issue is caused by a back-end issue.  Can you please check into it?


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  • May 27, 2025

Hey Rona!

It has been over 24 hours and the situation remains the same.  Can you please help?

Thanks in advance!


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  • May 27, 2025

Hey Team!

It has over 72 hours and the storage is still being accounted incorrectly.  Can you please help me understand or fix this issue?


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  • May 27, 2025

Hey Team!

It has been 5 days since Rona suggested that I wait and the Box online still reports the same number.  Can you please fix the issue?

Thanks in advance!